Library News
CCS (College for Creative Studies) Art for Middle School Students
Saturdays, September
21, 10:30 am-1 pm
For Middle school
students with a serious interest in art and
strong family
support. This workshop helps students
prepare
their personal art
portfolio and encourages them to apply to
Detroit’s quality high school
art programs. Middle school students
Redford Book Club
Saturday, September 28, 11:30-1:00
Fly Away by Kristen
Hannah. Adults
Knit & Crochet Club
Mondays, September 9,
16, 23, 30, 5:30 - 7:30
Bring your own
projects, join in the fun.
Toastmasters
Wednesday, September 4,
18, 6:30 - 8:00
Toastmasters fosters
confidence, the ability
to communicate, persuade and lead. Adults
Teacher's Choice "Weekdays by Appointment"
Teach your students how
to use the library for homework help by bringing them on a field trip.
We offer several types
of programs including "Library Lessons and Stories", "Research
Basics",
and training on select
Detroit Public Library databases. For
grades 1-8. Reservations required.
Calling All Book Clubs
We would like to
support your book club. Please talk with
us if you are looking
for a comfortable meeting location, book
swaps, or special events. Adults
Become a Literacy Tutor
Share the joy of
reading with someone by becoming a volunteer tutor.
For more information,
go to www.Detroit-Reads.org or call (313)481-1362.
Computer Classes@Redford
Back to School Drive
September 4, 2013
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Must have child with
you, must be resident (Detroit)
Enhance Home Schooling
Calling all parents who intend to home school for 2013 a planning meeting to
design how your library (Redford Branch) can support and assist you and your
students as a special needs community.
Saturday September 21,2013 3:00 p.m.
Volunteers Needed
Every Saturday morning from 10-12 we are asking for volunteers to
help clear, defoliate, cut back bushes in our developing site "reading and
Meditation Garden at the side of the library. 481-1821
Every Tuesday 3:30-5:30p.m. in the Teen center Cross Chess new exciting approach
to playing chess teens and tweens
Dr.
Wright wishes to thank all of the persons who volunteered, and assisted in making
the summer Reading program 2013 a great success. The world class artists Ms.
Hajj, Ms. Dabney, Jama Tata, Mr. Woolfolk, Ms. Colbert, Mr. Castleberry, Mr.
Emery Jones, and Mr. Smooth. The community youth was offered various
opportunities to explore the visual and performing arts. The accompanying
reading selection embellished the experience. Every Detroiter has an opportunity
to help, enhance and profit from a relationship with your library. Find
yourself here...
Community News
Detroit Black Community Food Security Network
2013 D-Town Farm Harvest Festival
Saturday & Sunday
September 21 & 22, 2013
Noon til 6 pm both days
D-Town Farm is located:
14027 W Outer Dr
between Plymouth & W Chicago
inside Rouge Park
Interested in being a vendor? Call
313-345-3663
or visit www.detroitblackfoodsecurity.org
Learnshops, Cooking Demos, Raw Food Demos, Children's Activities, Marketplace, Live Music Stage and more
Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit In Detroit
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Sep 5, 2013 to Sep 7, 2013
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| Description | The free exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1200 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit. Several Tuskegee Airmen and their descendants are expected to attend. The program features a 30 minute video shown in a 53’ semi-trailer. Groups are welcome. Make a reservation by calling 313.494.4600. |
| Cost | Free |
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East Meets West Wholistic Health Fair in Detroit
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Jun 1, 2013 to Oct 5, 2013
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33rd Annual Grandmont Community Scholarship Arts & Craft Fair at Ramsay park in Detroit
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Sep 8, 2013
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| Description |  Enjoy a day of entertainment by by local arts groups and performers that bring something for everyone, and shop clothing, jewelry and visual artwork merchants, with feature activities for the kids! Visit our website at www.Grandmontcommunity.org for more information. Fun for the entire family in a beautiful park setting! | ||||||
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Detroit Design Festival 2013 along Detroit's Creative Corridor
| Event Date/Time |
Sep 17, 2013 to Sep 22, 2013
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| Description |  This year’s DDF will feature 60 events connecting 300 designers and creative practitioners with design enthusiasts over five days. Dozens of design installations, shows, previews, performances and workshops, the DDF will take place at venues along Detroit’s Creative Corridor. From Downtown Detroit to New Center, and in neighborhoods throughout Detroit, highlights this year include the Detroit Design Festival official launch party, the Toyota Lecture Series, Eastern Market After Dark and the debut of "The Love Song of R. Buckminster Fuller" at the DIA. With also Detroit’s historic Avenue of Fashion unveiling and Design in Motion. For more information and a complete schedule of all 60 Design Happenings, visit www.detroitdesignfestival.com. |
| Cost | FREE (cover charges/product purchases may apply for specific events) |
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"How To Grow Your Hair Fast" at Whole Foods Detroit
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Sep 26, 2013
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